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Perth Metro, Western Australia
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What we do · Perth metro & regional WA
SERVICES WE COVER
Select a service to see what it includes, the standard it is tested to and how often it is due. Not sure which ones apply to your site? Tell us what you have and we will work it out with you.
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Every plug-in appliance is visually inspected, electrically tested and tagged with the test date, the technician and the date it falls due again. Results go straight into a digital asset register you can hand to an auditor.
What is included
- Visual inspection of plug, lead, casing and switches
- Earth continuity and insulation resistance testing
- Leakage and polarity testing where applicable
- Durable tag applied to every item tested
- Digital report with pass and fail results, asset detail and retest dates
Typical interval
Three months on construction and demolition sites, six months in factories and workshops, twelve months in most offices and retail, set from Table 2.4 of the standard.
Who it is for
Any WA workplace with plug-in equipment, from a single office to a multi-site rollout.
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Safety switches are only useful if they actually trip. We operate the integral test button on every fixed RCD, test each portable unit individually, and check the board itself for condition, access and whether you have enough devices for the circuits you are running.
What is included
- Push-button test operated twice per AS 3019 clause 4.2.2.6
- Visual switchboard inspection covering condition, access clearance and RCD quantity
- Individual testing of every portable RCD
- Digital report within 48 hours listing each device and its next due date
Typical interval
Every three months on construction and demolition sites, six months in factories and workshops, twelve months in commercial offices and retail.
Who it is for
Every WA workplace. Regulation 165 of the WHS Regulations 2022 puts the duty on the person conducting the business.
Operating time (injection) testing is not permitted in WA, so compliance testing is done by the integral test button.
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Welders, compressors, commercial kitchen equipment, site boards and heavy leads are tested to the same standard as single phase gear, with the equipment and adaptors to handle 5 pin and 4 pin configurations on site.
What is included
- Visual inspection of plug, lead and casing
- Earth continuity and insulation resistance testing on three phase leads and equipment
- Testing of three phase RCDs and portable distribution boards where fitted
- Tagging and digital reporting in the same register as your single phase assets
Typical interval
Same intervals as single phase testing, set by the operating environment under Table 2.4.
Who it is for
Workshops, manufacturing, mine sites, commercial kitchens, and event or hire equipment fleets.
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Microwave ovens are the one appliance where a standard test and tag will not tell you whether it is safe. We measure radiation leakage with a calibrated digital tester and record the reading, so a failing door seal is caught before anyone is exposed to it.
What is included
- Leakage measurement with a calibrated digital microwave leakage tester
- Full electrical safety inspection of the unit
- Door seal, hinge and catch condition check
- Tag showing the reading and the test date
- Pass or fail recorded against the asset in your report
Typical interval
Usually annually, scheduled alongside your test and tag visit.
Who it is for
Offices and staff kitchens, cafes and restaurants, medical facilities, and any site where an oven gets heavy daily use.
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Mains power is disconnected and every exit sign and emergency luminaire is monitored for the full 90 minutes, which is the only way to prove the batteries will still be lighting the way out at the end of an evacuation rather than the start of one.
What is included
- 90 minute discharge test with the mains supply disconnected
- Check of every exit sign and emergency luminaire on site
- Unique asset ID on each fitting so faults can be tracked over time
- Failures documented with location and fault detail
- Battery, lamp and fitting replacements quoted before any work proceeds
Typical interval
Every six months.
Who it is for
Any building required to have emergency lighting, including offices, schools, warehouses and multi-tenanted sites.
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Portable fire equipment is serviced on the AS 1851 schedule and tagged with what was done and when it is next due. Placement is checked against AS 2444 at the same time, because an extinguisher in the wrong spot is a finding as surely as an unserviced one.
What is included
- Portable extinguishers: Level 1 six monthly, Level 2 annually, Level 4 five yearly
- Fire hose reels: Level 1 six monthly, Level 2 annually, to AS/NZS 1221
- Fire blankets: Level 1 assessment annually
- Placement and signage checked against AS 2444
- Hydrants, sprinklers and AS 1670 systems arranged through specialist partner contractors
- Compliance certificate issued within 48 hours
Typical interval
Six monthly as the baseline, with annual and five yearly services falling due on the same asset record.
Who it is for
Every commercial and industrial site in WA, and anyone whose insurer or lease requires evidence of fire equipment maintenance.
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When an auditor, insurer or head contractor asks for “AS/NZS 3760 testing”, they mean in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment. That is the standard our technicians work to on every job, at the current 2022 edition.
What is included
- Testing to the current 2022 edition of the standard, not a superseded one
- Retest intervals set from Table 2.4 for your actual operating environment
- Tags showing test date, next due date and the technician who performed the test
- An asset register in a format you can hand straight to an auditor
- A straight answer on what the standard does and does not require of you
Typical interval
Determined by environment, from three months on construction sites to five years for stationary low-risk equipment.
Who it is for
Anyone who has been handed a compliance requirement naming the standard and needs it satisfied and evidenced.
Delivered through our test and tag and 3 phase testing services.
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Most businesses do not have a testing problem, they have a tracking problem: work gets done, then nobody can prove it or knows what is next due. We schedule the testing, keep one register across every site, and close each job with a certificate you can produce on request.
What is included
- Test and tag, RCD testing and three phase testing scheduled together in one visit
- One asset register across every site you operate
- Retest dates tracked so nothing quietly lapses
- Certificate of compliance issued at the end of every job
- An evidence pack ready for insurers, auditors and head contractors
Typical interval
Set to the shortest interval your equipment and environment require, then managed as a rolling schedule.
Who it is for
Businesses that need to prove compliance rather than just get testing done, and anyone juggling multiple sites or contractors.
Covers your duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), the WHS (General) Regulations 2022 and the Electricity Regulations 1947.
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Childcare centres, kindergartens and outside school hours services get asked for the same handful of records at assessment. We cover all of them in a single visit and return one report, rather than three contractors and three sets of paperwork.
What is included
- Test and tag of all plug-in equipment, including donated and staff-owned items
- RCD push-button testing across the centre
- Fire extinguisher and fire blanket servicing
- Exit and emergency lighting testing where installed
- One report and one certificate covering the whole visit
- Scheduling around nap times, closures and school holidays
Typical interval
Typically annually, aligned to your assessment and rating cycle.
Who it is for
Long day care, kindergartens, family day care venues and outside school hours care across Perth.
Need more than one of these? Most sites book test and tag, RCD testing and fire equipment servicing together on one visit, with one report and one certificate. Call (08) 6109 8591 or email admin@ptts.com.au.
Service area · Perth metro & regional WA
SUBURBS WE SERVICE
Our technicians are fully mobile and cover the Perth metropolitan area, from the CBD to the industrial corridors and the northern and southern coasts. Search for your suburb below, or browse by region, to see what we cover and book a time that suits your site.
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Also servicing nearby
Perth CBD & inner suburbs 13 suburbs
South-east & industrial corridor 18 suburbs
Southern & coastal 19 suburbs
Northern corridor 12 suburbs
Eastern & hills 12 suburbs
We could not find that suburb in the list, but our service area is wider than the suburbs shown here. Send us your address or call (08) 6109 8591 and we will confirm straight away.
Outside the metro area? We also travel for regional WA testing and tagging, including mine sites, remote camps and multi-site rollouts. Request a quote or call (08) 6109 8591.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THE BASICS
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Testing and tagging is the process of visually inspecting, electrically testing and labelling portable electrical equipment to confirm it is safe to use in the workplace.
At Perth Test and Tag Solutions, our certified technicians assess each item against Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760:2022, apply a colour-coded tag showing the test date and next due date, and record all results in a detailed digital compliance report. The process helps identify faulty or deteriorating equipment before it causes an electrical shock, fire or serious workplace injury.
PTTS offers a complete, outbound testing service - we come to you! We do not offer drop-off or pick-up testing. See our Partners page for drop-off options.
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Any portable electrical equipment that connects to a mains power outlet at your workplace falls within scope. This typically includes:
Power tools and hand tools
Computers, monitors, and office equipment
Extention leads and power boards
Kitch appliances (kettles, microwaves, toasters, urns)
Cleaning equipment (vaccums, floor polishers)
Portable heaters, fans, and air conditioners
Audio-visual and event equipment
Our technicians will assess your specific workplace to identify all items that fall within the scope of AS/NZS 3760:2022 and require compliance tagging.
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Yes. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2022 (WA) and WHS Regulations 2022, all employers have a legal duty of care to ensure that electrical equipment in the workplace is safe for use.
Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760:2022 sets out the specific requirements for in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Regular testing and tagging in accordance with this standard is the accepted method of demonstrating compliance with your WHS obligations.
Failure to comply can result in significant fines from WorkSafe WA, and - more critically - exposes your workers, clients and visitors to serious electrical hazards. It can also affect insurance coverage if an electrical incident occurs on an untagged or out-of-date item.
Not sure if your business is compliant? Contact us for a no-obligation quote.
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New equipment does not require electrical testing before its first use. However, it does still require a visual inspection and a ‘new to service’ tag applied before being put into service, in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022.
This confirms the item has been visually checked, is free from visible damage, and is safe to being using. From that point, the normal testing interval applies based on the environment in which the equipment will be used
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Yes. After every PTTS visit you receive a detailed digital compliance report listing every item testing, its individual pass or fail result, the next test due date and the attending technician’s details. You also receive a Certificate of Compliance.
We recommend retaining these records for the working life of the equipment. They are essential for:
WorkSafe WA audits and inspections
Insurance documentation and claims
Internal workplace risk assessments
Demonstrating due diligence as an employer
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
TESTING INTERVALS
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Testing intervals are determined by AS/NZS 3760:2022 Table 2.4 and depend of the environment in which the equipment operates. As a general guide:
3 months - Building, construction and demolition sites
6 months - Factories, workshops, and production environments
12 months - Environments where cords are subject to regular flexing or risk of physical damage.
5 years (60 months) - Low risk environments where cords are stationary and rarely moved
Fire equipment is generally inspected every 6 months or as specified in the relevant Australian Standard.
Environmental factors including heat, moisture, dust and vibration can affect electrical equipment and may require more frequent testing. Our technicians assess your site during each visit and confirm the correct interval based on your specific environment and equipment.
These intervals are set by Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760:2022 - not by PTTS. We simply ensure your business meets the requirements that apply to your environment.
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New equipment does not require electrical testing before its first use. However, it does still require a visual inspection and a ‘new to service’ tag applied before being put into service, in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2022.
This confirms the item has been visually checked, is free from visible damage, and is safe to being using. From that point, the normal testing interval applies based on the environment in which the equipment will be used
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Yes. AS/NZS 3760:2022 allows an allowable tolerance of up to two weeks beyond a tag’s due date.
That said, we always recommend scheduling your next test before the due date rather than relying on the grace period. A WorkSafe inspection or an insurance assessment won’t always be sympathetic to a tag that’s overdue - even within the tolerance window. Getting ahead of your compliance schedule is the safest approach.
PTTS offers an optional reminder service to help you stay on top of upcoming test dates without having to track them yourself.
OUR PROCESS
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Yes. Equipment must be switched off and unplugged from the power outlet before our technician can test it. The item is then connected to a calibrated portable appliance tester, which runs a series of electrical tests including:
Earth continuity test
Insulation resistance test
Leakage current test
Polarity check
We understand that downtime has a real cost. That’s why we work closely with our clients to schedule testing at times that minimise disruption, including before-hours, after hours and weekend appointments. Just let us know what works for your operation and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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Yes. Flexible scheduling is one of the ways PTTS makes compliance as straightforward as possible for our clients. We offer:
Early morning starts (before business opens)
After-hours visits (once operations have finished for the day)
Weekend appointments for businesses that can’t afford midweek downtime
When you request a quote, simply let us know your preferred scheduling requirements and we’ll confirm what’s available.
TAG COLOURS
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In WA, tag colours are regulated for the construction, demolition and mining industries, where a quarterly colour rotation applies. For all other industries, tag colours are not regulated - however using consistent colours across different testing intervals is good practice.
RED - December, January, February
GREEN - March, April, May
BLUE - June, July, August
YELLOW - September, October, November
For construction sites, the tag colour identifies the quarter in which the test was conducted. Tags are valid for 3 months from the test date, regardless of which quarter they run into. You will commonly see the previous quarter's colour still present on items at the start of a new period - as long as they are within the 3-month window, they remain valid.
For workplaces with equipment on different testing intervals (e.g. 6-month workshop items and 12-month office items), using different tag colours is a useful way to quickly identify when each item is next due.
Want to learn more? Visit our full page on test and tag colours in WA →
PRICING
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Test and tag pricing at Perth Test and Tag Solutions depends on the number of appliances to be tested, the environment type and the services required. We structure our pricing across three clear packages:
Small Business - 1 to 100 appliances
Medium Business - 100 to 750 appliances
Large / Project - 750+ appliances or specialised requirements (project-based pricing)
All packages include on-site testing, a detailed digital asset report, a Certificate of Conformance, and an optional reminder service. We provide a free, no-obligation formal quote tailored to your specific site before any work is carried out.
View our full pricing breakdown on our Test and Tag Pricing page →
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Perth Test and Tag Solutions services a wide range of industries across the entire Perth metropolitan area. We tailor our testing approach to the specific requirements of each environment - from a small office to a large mining site.
Offices & corporate
Retail & shopping centres
Cafes & restaurants
Hotels & motels
Medical & allied health
Veterinary clinics
Childcare & education
Gyms & fitness studios
Hair & beauty salons
Warehouse & industrial
Construction sites
Mining & resources
Events & functions
Schools & universities
Not sure if your industry is covered? Contact us if you’re in Perth and you have electrical equipment, we can almost certainly help!
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